Content Warning: This blog post discusses the recent news about an unmarked burial site at the Kamloops Residential School On Thursday May 27, 2021 the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc announced Read More
Thomas R. Berger, QC, OC, OBC – RIP
We are saddened by the passing of Tom Berger yesterday, who was a major force for reconciliation in this country and a hero to us all at JFK Law. Read More
JFK Welcomes Tejas Madhur and Danielle Nuttgens
JFK is pleased to introduce Tejas Madhur and Danielle Nuttgens to our team! Tejas Madhur joins us as our newest associate. Tejas assists Indigenous peoples in exercising the right Read More
JFK Law in the news: Advancing the costs of litigation
JFK Law’s Karey Brooks is quoted in an article regarding Beaver Lake’s Appeal before the SCC. You can read the full article in the link below. Advancing the costs Read More
Alberta Reinstates Longstanding Coal Policy amidst Legal and Political Pressure
On February 8, 2021, Alberta decided to reinstate the Coal Development Policy after significant pushback from Indigenous communities, ranchers, music stars, and environmental groups. The policy, which had been Read More
Christina Gray Profile on ATLAS
Christina Gray, an associate at JFK Law practicing in Aboriginal law, is the first Indigenous lawyer to be featured as a Profile with ATLAS, which stands for Acting Together: Read More
Bill C-15: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
Introduction On December 3, 2020, the government of Canada (Canada) tabled Bill C-15, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Bill C-15). If passed, the bill would Read More
An Interview with Taylor Baptiste, artist of “Healing Dancer”
When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I’ve actually always loved creating art since I was little and would often go overboard with it on simple Read More